Vol. 15 No.

43 THURSDAY, October 31, 2019 YOUR GOOD NEWS NEWSPAPER

People braved the rain to come to the Uxbridge Farmer’s Market on Sunday, October 27th.
DAN CEARNS The Standard

Scugog to assess value of and need for crossing

guard at Port Perry intersection
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: The Township of Scugog will be evaluating
whether to keep a crossing guard at the intersection of
Reach Street and Simcoe Street in Port Perry.
Earlier this year, the township convinced the Region
of Durham to fund a crossing guard at that intersection
on a temporary basis while construction work on a
stretch of Simcoe Street from Riverview Drive to Beech
Street and Reach Street from Bigelow Street to Simcoe
Street was done.
The crossing guard was brought up at a council
meeting on Monday, October 28th.
“I just want to make a point that the people who have
children who cross there are thrilled that we have it on
an interim basis I guess at the moment. I would really
like to see that kept if at all possible,” Ward 5 Councillor
Lance Brown said.
Carol Coleman, Scugog’s Director of Public Works,
Parks and Recreation, responded, talking about the
process staff will undertake. “We’re doing some counts
of students, and we will compare it to our warrant
system for crossing guards, and if it meets our warrant,
then we will bring a recommendation to council to keep
the guard,” she explained.
Ward 1 Councillor Ian McDougall questioned if the
crossing guard will remain in the Spring.
“Only if it meets the warrant. Right now, we only plan
to do it as long as the Region is paying for it, as long as
the construction is happening this fall. We will make a
decision before construction ends whether we will
continue that or not,” Ms. Coleman said.
2 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
Making life easier for businesses
On Monday, October 28th, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate
Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction,
announced a package of over 80 proposed actions to
eliminate unnecessary or outdated rules and streamline
regulations that need updating. If passed, the Better for
People, Smarter for Business Act, along with regulatory
changes, will simplify and modernize regulations that we
need, while eliminating requirements that are outdated
or duplicative, making regulatory processes more efcient
Join The Standard
Carrier Team today!
Routes available in;
Lindsay
Uxbridge
Port Perry
Contact The Standard Circulation Department.
circulation@thestandardnewspaper.ca
905-985-6985
for business and better for people. These proposed
changes will lower the cost of doing business by making it
simpler and cheaper to comply with regulations, while
also making it easier to interact with government. The
proposed changes also specically support food banks and
religious charities, colleges, universities and seniors —
and reinforce environmental protections.
"Many regulations are in place for good reasons, like
those that protect health, safety and the environment,"
said Sarkaria. "But at the same time, decades of govern-
ment regulation have resulted in rules that are duplica-
tive, outdated or unclear, causing businesses to spend
time and money complying with rules that simply could
be better. We're ensuring that Ontario's regulations are
effective, targeted, clear and focused — while maintain-
ing Ontario's high standards."
This thoughtful, targeted approach proposes to reduce
regulatory burdens across several sectors, including
farming, trucking, construction, health care and restau-
rants. It will provide direct benets to people in their
everyday lives, while also making it easier to do business,
create jobs and grow wages. For example, if passed:
The government will consult on a separate, tailored
regulation to support Ontario's food banks and religious
charities involved in food donation and community
feeding. Currently, these organizations are required to
navigate stringent rules that also apply to fast-food
restaurants and institutional cafeterias. New rules would
get government out of the way when members of a
church, mosque, temple, synagogue or other not-for-
prot want to hand out pre-packaged, ready-to-eat snack
foods at after-school programs or in soup kitchens.
Restaurant owners and operators will be allowed to
decide for themselves whether to let their customers
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
bring a dog with them on a patio. This will also apply to
indoor eating areas at sites where beer, wine, cider or
spirits are made, and where only beverages and certain
types of low-risk food are served. This proposal will make
it easier and more enjoyable for dog owners to have a meal
out.
Professional truck drivers and companies will save time
and money as the government combines separate
inspections for emissions standards and vehicle safety
into a single inspection. Both tests are important, but
doing them separately makes no sense and takes drivers
off the road when they could be delivering goods.
Pit and quarry operators will have more streamlined
requirements and improved access to aggregate
resources. Construction companies use aggregates such
as stone and gravel as key ingredients in the asphalt and
concrete used to build the roads and houses needed for
Ontario's growing population.
Farmers will benet from new rules that will make it
quicker and easier to obtain or renew crop insurance.
They will also benet from changes that will make the
Farm Business Registration Program more farmer-
friendly.
Pharmacists and patients will benet from proposals to
align regulations with other provinces and territories and
national processes. These proposed changes will speed up
patients' access to new and lower-cost drugs and ensure
that Ontario is prepared for any future potential drug
shortages.
These proposals build on over 100 actions that the
government has already taken to reduce regulatory
burdens. "Businesses would rather be lling out their
order books than lling out government forms," said
Sarkaria.
The Voice of Your Community
Blue-Green Algal bloom
conrmed in Wagner Lake
UXBRIDGE: The Durham Region
Health Department is advising local
residents to exercise caution around
Wagner Lake following the recent
discovery of a Blue-Green Algal bloom.
The Region’s Health Department was
recently notied by the Ontario Ministry
of the Environment, Conservation and
Parks (MECP) of the visual presence of a
blue-green algal bloom in Wagner Lake,
just north of Uxbridge.
As of October 22nd, the blue-green
algal bloom in Wagner Lake had dissi-
pated. However, water samples collected
by the MECP from an isolated pocket of
algae in the north end of the lake was
conrmed to be a blue-green algal bloom.
Additional reports of a conrmed blue-
green algal bloom in tributary waters
north of Wagner Lake were also reported
to the Health Department. The bloom
was last reported as entering Lake
Simcoe at the mouth of the Pefferlaw
River. It is possible that blue-green algal
blooms will be observed elsewhere in
streams and lakes at this time of year.
Blue-green algae are microscopic,
plant-like organisms that occur naturally
in ponds, rivers, lakes and streams, and
Residents asked to walk
for climate change
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: A local group is inviting the
community to take part in a climate
change strike in Port Perry this Friday,
November 1st.
The walk will meet at Reection Park
in Port Perry at noon. “All are welcome
that would like to participate, and
support our initiative. We’d love to have
more people walking,” Joni Mountford
told The Standard.
The local community group organiz-
ing this, made up of 10 to 12 people, have
been holding these climate walks every
Friday for about the last six weeks.
“We’re not into shouting and screaming.
We just walk with our signs, and [answer]
anybody that has questions and we pick
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 3
although often blue-green in colour, the
algae can also be olive-green or red. The
public are advised to be cautious around
blue-green algae as some blooms can
produce toxins which may be harmful to
humans.
Routes available in:
Residents who draw water from near-
shore wells or directly from affected
water bodies are advised not to drink the
water for the duration of the bloom and
for two weeks after the bloom dissipates,
as home water treatment systems may
Ÿ Lindsay
not be able to remove toxins. An alternate
source of potable drinking water is
recommended. People and pets should
Ÿ Nestleton
not swim or play in areas where water
appears discoloured or where foam,
scum or mats of algae are present on the
Ÿ Janetville
water’s surface. Consuming sh from
affected areas is also not advisable.
To report blue-green algae call the
Ÿ Uxbridge
Spills Action Centre at 1-800-268-6060
or TTY 1-855-889-5775. For more
information about blue-green algae, visit Earn points
durham.ca/beaches or call the Environ-
mental Help Line at 905-723-3818 or 1-
towards great
888-777-9613. PRIZES.
up garbage,” Mrs. Mountford said.
The group has also requested to
appear before members of Scugog
council to request the township to
declare a climate emergency. “We
understand there’s lots of require-
ments,” Mrs. Mountford said. “We’re
willing to stick to it. We’d embrace
anything if the town is willing to take
some steps.”
The group, including Jordyn Hooker,
organized the climate change strike held
at the Port Perry Fairgrounds late last
month. “Jordyn is lovely, and she tries her
very best,” Mrs. Mountford said. “She
felt listening to Greta [Thunberg] was
very stimulating for her place in life, or
where she is in her growing. Greta has
certainly given her some strength.”
4 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
On Thursday November 21st, The School Community
Council (SCC) at Cartwright Central Public School is
hosting a Take Out Rib Dinner Fundraiser at the
Blackstock Recreation Centre.
For $20 per person, enjoy: half a rack of ribs done by
Strack's Smokin’ Grill, a baked potato, coleslaw, bun
and dessert. Tickets are available soon through any
SCC member, or by contacting Angie Faireld at (905)
986-4133 or email angief@ffmltd.com.
On November 24th from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the
Blackstock Agricultural Association and Farm Girl
Creations are hosting The Christmas Craft Sale at the
Blackstock Recreation Centre. This is the rst of what
will hopefully become an annual event. There will be a
variety of crafts and snacks. Interested vendors can
access the application form at
https://blackstockfair.org/craft-sale or contact
farmgirlcreations@hotmail.ca.
Euchre winners from Tuesday, October 22nd: Alma
Manns came in rst, Joan Graham nished in second,
Pat Allemang was third, Bryan Allemang came in
fourth, George Koppens and Lawrence McLaughlin
tied for fth place. Doug Day had the most lone hands.
Marg Cayer had the mid score.
Blackstock Euchre is held every Tuesday evening at
7:30 p.m. (except holidays) in the Blackstock United
Church Hall. Everyone is welcome.
Blackstock community news items can be emailed to
link2tammy@gmail.com by 12 noon on Monday, prior
to publication.
EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
Here we are at the end of another month ready to
welcome November and all it has in store for us.
Alex Jebson will conduct the church service at
Epsom this Sunday at 10 a.m. The Epsom church will
be open on Wednesday from 5 - 9 p.m., and if you can
contribute to the Handbag mission you can leave it at
the church or pass it on to Donna Eckhardt. This
Wednesday from the Utica church come and "light up"
the Hillman cemetery from 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Flameless
candles are available at the church to place in the
cemetery.
Happy Anniversary to Donna and Ed Eckhardt, who
spent the week away celebrating. Wishing you many
anniversaries to come.
A Christmas Community Pot Luck at Utica Hall has
been planned for Sunday, December 8th, at 6:30 p.m.
Please send news items to faye.eaglesnest@gmail.com.
PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Come out to the Manvers historical society's annual
bake sale (pies, pickles & preserves) on November 2nd,
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the old post ofce in Bethany.
Come honour our fallen heroes at the Bethany
cenotaph on Sunday, November 10th at 1:30 p.m.
Community Care is offering a foot care clinic on the
1st Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Call
community care, community Health Centre at 705-
879-4100, and push 1 for Community Health Centre to
book an appointment for you.
Bethany church is hosting a parent workshop.
Rediscover parenting. The workshop is on November
16th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is included, and
daycare is available if needed. The cost is $40, or what
you can pay. For more information, and to register,
email: bethanycommunityhub@gmail.com.
Don't forget that the Pontypool Community Centre
has playgroup every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Our community has been saddened once more by the
passing of our dear friend Barbara Harwood. After
suffering severe heart attacks a couple of years ago, one
thing after another seemed to go wrong. The last couple
of months had been particularly difcult, and she
passed away in the Margaret Bahen Hospice in
Newmarket on Saturday morning. Barb was the oldest
daughter of Tom and Eve Banks and spent her early
years in the community of Marsh Hill, where one of her
teachers was Annabell Jones. The large family moved to
Uxbridge and it was here she met Bruce Harwood.
They were married almost 63 years. They have children
still with us: Steve (Sandra), Brenda (Brian), Margaret
(Gord), and Karen (Jerry), with many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by
her family, her community and friends.
Looking through the Low and Low site I found a few
others I had missed previously. Phyllis Feasby, with
Morley for 60 years passed away October 23rd. They
farmed on Feasby Rd, the farm recently sold by son
Roger, who has moved out of province.
Another was Anthony Frederick Blake. You might not
recognize the name but he was the owner of Rush
Photos, but the business recently closed. It is
interesting to note that his stock of frames, backing,
glass etc was purchased by Ian Ball, who hopes to soon
open his own shop/gallery in Oakwood where he now
lives.
Terry Lee Berhardt was the daughter of Peter and
Doreen (Montgomery) Bernhardt. Peter’s dad was a
principal at the high school for many years and
Doreen’s mom was active in many community
organizations.
The Geer family was active and prominent in the
community. Robert Geer was probably the one I knew
least. He died on October 6th in Port Perry, age 90,
leaving 3 children and having survived siblings Bill,
Bert and Dorothy, survived by Gary. They were of course
related to the Geer family, who were neighbours on the
7th of Reach where I grew up.
Deborah and Dwight Clements have returned home
from a 3 week trip to South Africa-Botswana, Namibia
and Zimbabwa, where they managed to see most of the
requisite animals. Deborah also did a sky dive
adventure while Dwight fought the sand dunes on a
bike.
Earlier in the week, Brenda and Brian Moore
celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. Jamie and
Rachel Risebrough also celebrated an anniversary, but
a few years less.
There were a lot of birthdays this week too, mostly
ladies. Katie Wilson Bottomly, Lisha VanNieuwenhove,
CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell
Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Scores for October 24th:
Here are Thursday’s euchre winners: Jocelyn
Bradbury nished in rst place, Brigitte Moase and Al
Cadieux tied for second, Hazel Coates came in third,
Dianne Slute was fourth. Jim Beatty, Rick Fink and
John Kay tied for fth place. Val Priebe had the low
score. Shirley Oldeld and Pat Allemang tied for the
mid score. Nestleton Euchre is held every Thursday
(except holidays) in the Nestleton Community
Centre, 3971 Hwy 7A. Play starts at 7:30 p.m.
Blackstock Cartwright Lions Club
"Journey of Peace" is the theme of this year's Lions
Peace Poster Contest. Students in grades 6 through 8
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
Gloria Russnell, Augusta Winder, Lisa Harrison,
Luanne ( Blackburn) Evans, Lorean Pritchard, and
young Emily Schreeve and yes, Neil Arnold.
Congratulations to all these folks and best wishes for
the coming year!
Wishes for better health go to Keith Elford who
unfortunately fell from his roof and suffered multiple
fractures necessitating surgery. However a pre-existing
clotting factor complicates any operation.
Bev Bain has also been spending some time in the
hospital, but hopes to be home soon. Unfortunately
Heidi Lockerby has also returned to the hospital. We
hope recovery is quick and complete.
The book sale at the Zephyr Library garnered $210
for items needed at the library. Good work folks! Next
week, on Sunday November 3rd, the community will
hold their Bake and Craft sale at the hall, starting at 12
noon. The church community will be selling mufns as
well as peameal bacon on a bun for lunch. December
7th will be their Breakfast with Santa event.
Tuesday night at the Museum the stage reading play
presented by the group “Theatre on the Ridge” was
performed to an audience of 7. Very disappointing to
say the least. However, the turnout Wednesday
evening, when Glen Kerr showed his many photos of
European war grave sites and a lot of what he had
learned on his trips, the school room was full.
The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society held their
annual day of celebration on Saturday at the Leaskdale
Historic Church. This year was the 25th since they
ofcially started. Many members of the group had been
working at it, instigated by Wilda Clark, for several
years. The morning was mostly dedicated to
remembering, featuring present president Melanie
Whiteld, a past president Nina Elliot, former mayor
Gerri-Lynn O’Connor, and Allan McGillivray. Mary
Rubio and her daughter both made presentations as
well as another lady who had painted the wedding dress
of LMM. As usual, it was a wonderful day and big
congratulations go to the Maud Squad.
In the evening I went to the Music Hall to see
“Barefoot on the Moon”. Jennifer Carroll was one of the
premier actors but the whole thing was well done, with
a strange ending. However, there was a very sparse
attendance and I gather that was the same for all three
productions.
Zephyr Church’s 134th anniversary was lovely, with
an uplifting message by Rev. Carol Baggett and special
music by Erin Blackstock, with Ruth Baker on piano
and Nancy Wolfe at the keyboard. Next week the
service is at Zephyr with Darlene Hallet our worship
leader, at 10 a.m.
at Cartwright Central Public School are currently
working in their art classes on these posters which
will be judged at the school on November 5th. One
winning poster will be selected and sent on to District
A-16 judging in Beaverton on Saturday, November
5th. A display of these posters, will be set up for public
scrutiny at our Remembrance Day Service on
November 11th at the Blackstock Rec Centre.
Keep the morning of November 14th (World
Diabetes Day) open for blood sugar testing at
Wellness Shield Pharmacy in Blackstock. More
details will be available shortly.
The Voice of Your Community
GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till
The church Talent Auction was a great
success thanks to donors, buyers,
auctioneer Carl Phoenix and helpers
Tom Hunter and Steve Quantrill, Kim
Thomson, and all her set-up and clear-
up volunteers.
October is Stewardship month, to
celebrate Mission & Service with
“Toonies for the North”. Please gather
your toonies (or other donation) for the
N o v e m b e r 3 rd , 1 1 a . m . s e r v i c e .
Designate “Food for the North”, on the
envelope.
The church service on October 27th
included Debbie Watson welcoming
guest speaker Rev. Joseph Mastandrea,
the Christ Candle lit by Danica Fraser, a
lovely choral anthem titled “As we Come
Together”, accompanied by Valerie
Hunter.
Greenbank Evening U.C.W. outreach
project is “Fill a Purse for a Sister”. To
participate in this project, some sugges-
tions are a purse, shampoo, hair brush,
toothbrush and toothpaste, hygiene
products, tissues, pen, whistle, ash-
light, gloves, scarf, hat, notepad. Bring
your donations to church on November
10th. Contact Joanne at 905-985-8608
for inquiries.
November 6th at 1:30 p.m. the U.C.W.
Fidelis meets at the Greenbank United
Church.
November 6th, is Seagrave United
Church's Turkey Supper, with two
seatings, one at 4:45 p.m. and the other
at 6 p.m. Take-out is available. Admission
is $25 for adults, and $5 for children 12
and under. Call Ken at 905-985-7778,
Keith at 905-985-2489, or Betty Lou at
905-985-3595.
On November 7th, minister Stephanie
will be out of the Greenbank United
Church ofce, and attending her
ordination interview.
Sincere sympathy is extended to
Madeline McCabe, Michelle, Michael,
James, and families with the passing of
John McCabe, who was a husband,
father, and grandfather. He passed on
Wednesday October 23rd. He is remem-
bered by the many customers at the
Chicken Coop Bakery which he owned
and operated for 48 years. A private
celebration of John's life will be held at a
later date.
Local Greenbank business owner, Mr.
Raydon, is looking to hire a person for a
commercial construction project, and
another for an ofce assistant with
exible hours. Contact Maureen by
calling 905-985-2887.
Saturday, November 2nd, is Durham
Basketeers Drop Off Day, from 9 a.m. - 1
p.m. at Greenbank Centennial Hall.
Basketeers is a charity supporting
Women's Shelters in Ontario, Quebec,
Newfoundland, Cobb County G.A. This
is the 6th annual drop off day in Durham,
but the 20th year for “Basketeers” which
was established in 2000.
Greenbank Public School has been
holding a “We Scare Hunger” collection
of items for Scugog Food Bank which
concludes Friday, November 1st.
Greenbank United Church will have
doors open for youngsters on October
31st.
November 3rd – Remember to turn
clocks back 1 hour, as daylight savings
time ends.
Call 905-985-0535 with your news
items.
Cowboy Pete’s
Talent Time
Having recently recorded the pilot for a
new talk show, which I am honoured to
host, the process brought me back to
my early twenties, when I had the
pleasure of hosting a television talent
show in Peel Region.
The show, ‘Cowboy Pete’s Talent
Time’, found me in a studio, dressed
from head to toe in cowboy garb,
surrounded by a few dozen kids, and
around a hundred noisy parents,
grandparents, aunts and uncles.
The beginnings were a bit rough. We
shot the pilot, which was very success-
ful, and we had six children, with
various degrees of talent on the show.
There was one problem; the entire
studio audience consisted of no more
than twenty guests. The applause track
was pretty sad, so the producers went
back to the drawing board. The
creators decided to tape an entire
month of episodes (4), in one day, in an
effort to ll the studio with a larger
audience.
Saturday morning of the rst taping
arrived, and I was quite nervous. It had
been decided, the show would be taped
without interruption or cuts, similar to
a live episode, as if it was going out over
the air. I arrived early, donned my
boots, silk shirt, kerchief and hat, and
sat in a makeup room for half an hour. I
was handed a script with introduc-
tions, and tried memorizing them, in
an effort to avoid looking foolish on
camera.
When I stepped into the studio, I was
stunned, as were the producers. No
one had done the math and four shows,
meant 24 kids, but more importantly, it
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 5
also meant 48
parents,
about 30
grandparents
and another
25 or so interested relatives. Of course,
the studio only had seating for about
60.
Our audio folks were pulling their
hair out, as parents brought reel to reel
tapes, vinyl record albums and a few
cassettes (a brand new medium). One
even brought an eight track tape (now I
feel really old).
The oor director gave us a 30
minute cue and I was introduced to the
rst group of children. To say the entire
experience was memorable, would be
an understatement. One young fellow
dropped his accordion. While another
hit himself in the face with his violin
bow. The dancers were cute, and the
faces of the parents beamed with joy.
Somehow, we managed to get
through the rst episode, and after a
thirty minute break, we did it all
again… and again… and again. To my
surprise it looked quite good on
television, and we shot every Saturday,
for ve months, creating 85 episodes.
With reruns, the show ran just short of
two years but was cancelled, as we had
exhausted all the talent in Peel Region.
As for Cowboy Pete, at $52 per episode,
I had to seek a more fruitful avenue of
income.
Jonathan van Bilsen is a television
host, published author, award winning
photographer and keynote speaker.
Watch his new show 'The Jonathan van
Bilsen Show' on YouTube.
6 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
Grace
This season is lled with adjust-
ments. Like the last minute winteriz-
ing of our homes, raking leaves,
putting up the Christmas lights,
setting up the tree (if you celebrate
with one), and buying those well
thought-out gifts for your loved ones,
just to name a few.
When families get together, some-
times there are expectations of
memorable moments, hoping, “This
year, our family will get along better
than ever, and we will build a memory
that’s perfect, the one to cherish the
rest of our lives.” Hokey mackerel,
that’s a lot of pressure to put on a few
gatherings!
The memories of loving moments
now gone, of those who are no longer
with us, who have passed from this life
or moved on in it, can sometimes evoke
feelings of heartache, in those left
behind. Unrealized expectations, in
family relationships, or progress in
career or life, can leave one feeling like
they are not measuring up. The losses
and confusions of the past, can inject
tension at family gatherings. Ironically,
during this Season of Thanksgiving,
people need all kinds of special
consideration, but all too often this
goes unaddressed, in lieu of tinsel and
twinkle.
But what if a loved one, or two, or a
whole family has had there fair share of
let downs or losses? Be they family
changes, losing job security, or health
struggles. These can unleash signi-
cant strain on those directly effected,
or on those close by.
Let’s take another look at what this
holiday is supposed to be about.
Christmas is a commemoration of an
unlimited life: Christ’s; one with the
capacity to change all strife, inwardly,
to a better existence. God came to our
world directly, to give the problems in
this reality a checkmate.
Instead, many have taken this gift of
life and laden it with the pursuit of the
hyper perfect gift, experience, or
image boost, yet He came to bring
dignity to all who would receive it.
Christ laid aside His Divinity to come
as a true human being, removing the
oppression of class distinction. He was
born to a quaint Jewish couple, who, at
the time were without lodging. His rst
The Standard publishes 15,000+ newspapers weekly
in North Durham and the Kawarthas.
905-985-6985
905-985-6985 •
• 10-182
10-182 North
North Port
Port Rd.,
Rd., PORT
PORT PERRY
PERRY •
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
EDITORIAL
breath was lled with the pungent
ammonia of barnyard manure. Let’s
say, he could relate to the homeless.
He respected civil and religious law,
yet enables those who trust in Him to
go beyond both, to the motivation they
intended to express. Love for ones’
fellow human beings, even to the point
of protecting them from themselves,
ultimately ows from a true relation-
ship with our Loving God.
We could go on and on, to things like
anti-ageism, protection of children,
healthcare, women’s liberation and
gender equality, with respect for family
relationships and their vital roles;
dignity for the value of every life and
it’s healthy function.
So many search, within the busyness
of the season, for the things that will
make up for all the neglect they
engender throughout the year.
Ironically, this time could be used to
lay aside wounds and grudges, to let go
of guilt and “told-you-so’s”, and the
intolerance of weakness, to give
everyone a break. This is an opportu-
nity to spend real time together; no
rush, no agenda, no schedule or Remembrance Day Pins
pressure, just grace upon grace.
Hi Everyone! Canada’s Armed Forces.
This season, before we gather with
We offer sincere thanks to our spon-
family and friends, let’s prepare our
Maamawi Collective picked up 100 Royal sors Pat Higgins, Canadian Tire -
hearts to spend time, infused with
Canadian Legion Aboriginal Poppy Pins Uxbridge, Re/MAX Realty - Cindy Wood
genuine war mth not just clock
from our local Uxbridge Legion Branch and Re/MAX Realty Ian Morrison.
watching, or toe tapping tolerance, lets
170, on Friday October 25th, at 2 p.m.,
be ready to offer listening ears, words
and delivered some to “Blue Heron Acknowledging the
of trust and hope, helping hands,
Books” and “PHARMASAVE Pharmacy” Land of the First People,
gentle, appropriate touch, and real
keeping some for online orders. Hodinohso:ni
consideration of another’s condition or
With on-line orders on our website, and Anishinaabe.
circumstances. Maybe, be the kind-
through PayPal, we sold out by 2 p.m. on
ness we needed someone to be to us, Barbara Blower
Saturday October 26th!
even if that never happened; let’s Coordinator
We ordered 200 more on Monday
spread it around! MAAMAWI COLLECTIVE
October 28th, so watch for updates on
And when you’re out there, and see C # 905.649.0407
our website at Maamawi Collective.
someone in the cold, offer them a barbara@maamawicollective.ca
We are so pleased to see this acknowl-
sandwich, a warm cup of tea, some www.maamawicollective.ca
edgement of our First Nations, Métis and
conversation, and maybe give them a
Inuit Veterans and Serving Members of
ride to a safe place to stay. What’s in it
for you? The rewards are not the issue,
but the gift is way more than you think
you’re offering, to a life that needs...
Grace.
Have your say!
Happy Send you letter to the editor to
Seasoning.
ofce-standard@powergate.ca
Publisher .................................Colleen Green
Editor...........................................Todd Green
Reporter/Photographer..................................
...........................Dan Cearns, Cearra Howey
.......................Claudia Sytsma, Darryl Knight
Sales Manager ...........................James Craig
To contact our circulation department e-mail
ofce-standard@powergate.ca
• www.thestandardnewspaper.ca
www.thestandardnewspaper.ca •
• 705-928-3802
705-928-3802 •
• 29
29 Cambridge
Cambridge St.
St. S.,
S., LINDSAY
LINDSAY
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 7

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

@dancearnsy
Time for a green leader
The federal election is over, and the
Green Party of Canada now holds more
seats in government than they ever
have. But, that is only three seats.
Following an election that featured
climate change as a prominent issue,
you’d think 2019 would be the year the
G reen Party w ould see a large
breakthrough. I think this result has
shown this is about as far as current
leader Elizabeth May can take the
party, and it’s time for the Green Party
to seek out a new leader.
May has been the Green Party’s
leader since 2006, and is the longest
serving party leader of the major
federal parties in Canada. While her
dedication to helming the party is
admirable, it just might be time to nd
a new voice to lead the party into the
next election, as the 2019 election
result has proven her leadership has
only led to very small gains.
People who are most likely to vote for
the Greens tend to, for the most part,
be younger voters, and at 65 years of
age, I don’t think May is really a person
this base can relate to anymore. It
would make sense for the Green Party
to name a younger leader, someone
young voters could both be excited
about and could
relate to.
A new leader
could bring new
ideas on how to
brand the party, so that it has
something that appeals to every voter
demographic.
At the federal and provincial levels,
there is proof that a new leader can do
wonders for a party’s fate. Just look at
how Justin Trudeau led the Liberals in
2015 from third party status to a
majority government, or how Doug
Ford led the Ontario Conservatives to
victory in last year’s provincial election.
To be clear though, I’m not saying May
should leave federal politics entirely. In
fact, there would probably be value in
her staying on to mentor the new
leader. All I’m saying is this party needs
a fresh new voice in the near future if
they want to see larger election
successes going forward.
Elizabeth May has done what she
could to grow the Green Party, and
should be proud of her accom-
plishments. But, it is time for change,
time to bring in a new voice sooner
rather than later.
Mayor Bobbie Drew, Township of Scugog
Mayor Drew thanks Scugog staff for their
hard work and asks that they ignore
negative comments
I am writing to address the recent deliver services and
programs for all
letters to the editor published on Oct 11
and 24, 2019. Normally, I don’t make a residents in a transparent and scally
practice of responding to such letters responsible way. Scugog’s staff comple-
because I believe in freedom of speech ment is in line with our neighbouring
municipalities and the staff totals have
and that everyone is entitled to have an
opinion. However, the problem I have isnot ballooned like the authors of the
that these letters are rooted in half- letters would have you believe. The
truths and exaggerations in an attempt letters only report their interpretation
to paint a grim picture of council and of numbers, choosing to exclude the
our staff. fact that our total 2018 stafng
A year ago October 22, Scugog numbers went down and that these
residents voted for this council and wenumbers also reect volunteer re
have spent this rst year of our term ghters for both Caesarea and Port
working closely with staff, like a Perry re stations; which we are
cohesive team to serve Scugog; and actively recruiting for to keep up our re
serve we will. These letters make falseand emergency response needs.
accusations in an attempt to deect We are working right now on the
from the good work so far: 2020 budget and from surveying the
Ÿ Over 50 active capital projects community, we know roads are the
totaling $8.5 million now underway priority and we have included a pro-
Ÿ Roads and roads related works posed 3% reserve for roads and infra-
structure which will cost on average
account for 50% of the $17.2 million
total 2019 budget approximately $3.28 per month extra
Ÿ $600,000 in savings from opera- on your property tax bill. Though roads
tional efciencies in processes andremain the priority, the infrastructure
contract consolidation side of the reserves includes saving for
future recreation needs like a replace-
Scugog like many small municipalities, ment arena/community centre and a
work with a lean staff complement to future pool. Continued on page 9.

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE
www.victorychristiancentre.org
Interim Moderator
Rev. Dr. Terry Ingram
SUNDAY, November 3rd
Service at 10 a.m.
SCUGOG ISLAND
UNITED CHURCH Available on Sundays:
Nursery Program - up to 3 years old
The Rev. Ruthanne Ward Sunday School and Catechism Classes
- Priest-in-Charge
office@ascensionportperry.com Other Programs include:
www.ascensionportperry.com • Alpha Program
2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) SUNDAY, November 3rd • Bible study Wednesday 10 am
Children are always welcome.
905-985-8681 & Thursday 7:30 pm
www.portperrybaptist.ca • GEMS (girls groups)
November 3rd Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Wednesday at 6:30 pm
All Saints Day Josh Bryant, Assistant Pastor ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
10 a.m. - Eucharist 1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Father Marco Testa
Check Website for more information (classes for adults, youth & children) MASS
Port Perry and
10:30 a.m. Morning Worship SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Prince Albert
(Jr. Church JK Grade 6; SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. United Churches
Nursery for ages 2 and under) CONFESSION 905-985-2801
SATURDAY - 4-5 p.m. Rev. Elaine Hall
6:00 p.m. – Evening Worship Rev. Don Willmer
SUNDAY - 30 minutes before 9 a.m. Mass www.portperryunited.com
- 30 minutes before 11 a.m. Mass Sunday, November 3rd
For Mass through the week Port Perry United Church
call the Parish at 905-985-7071 294 Queen St., Port Perry
Minister: Stephanie Richmond 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship
905-718-8086 Nursery Care, Child & Youth
ssutchrichmond@gmail.com Program - ages 3-17
Anglican Network in Canada Prince Albert United Church
14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert
Phone: (905) 982-2064 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship
Sunday School
Seagrave www.newsongportperry.ca All Welcome
Service 9:15 a.m.
Greenbank Join us for worship at 10am
Service 11:00 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School
70 Toronto St. North, Uxbridge
All are Welcome! 15 Medd Rd. • 905-852-7054 Father Joseph Rodrigues
Everyone is Welcome
www.uxbridgefamilyworship.ca Mass - Saturday 5 p.m.
10am Sunday School Sunday 9 and 11 a.m.
To list your church events contact 11am Worship Service Confessions Saturday 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
For Mass through the week
us at 905-985-6985 Engage The Supernatural
call ofce 905-852-6944
8 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
New Animal Shelter Durham politicians pleased
AGM on November 4th there will be no forced amalgamation
NORTH DURHAM: There is an excellent volunteer
opportunity coming up, as the New Animal Shelter
for Uxbridge-Scugog (NASUS) will be holding their
Annual General Meeting next week.
The AGM for the proposed NASUS is scheduled to
take place on Monday, November 4th at 7 p.m. This
meeting is to be held in the Council Chambers of
Uxbridge Township Building, located at 51 Toronto
Street South.
The AGM will cover highlights from 2019, including
the nancial report, committee updates, nomination
and election of directors and special recognition of
donors and volunteers.
All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be
served. Please R.S.V.P. at inquiries@animal-shelter.ca
or 416-840-4470.
The New Animal Shelter for Uxbridge-Scugog is a
registered charity that has successfully raised more
than $1 million in donations and committed funds to
build a new facility for lost, abandoned and neglected
dogs and cats in the two townships. For more
information, visit www.animal-shelter.ca.
The Standard covers news, sports
entertainment and community
events in Scugog, Uxbridge and Lindsay
DAN CEARNS The Standard
DURHAM: The Ontario provincial government has
announced they will not seek to force any municipali-
ties to amalgamate, following the results of the govern-
ment’s Regional government review.
“Earlier this year, the government conducted a
review of Ontario's eight regional governments and
Simcoe County. Over 8,500 submissions were received
and the Special Advisors, Michael Fenn and Ken
Seiling, attended nine in-person sessions and listened
to ideas from individuals and organizations on how to
improve their local governments,” read a press release
from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
“Throughout this extensive review, the government
heard that local communities should decide what is
best for them in terms of governance, decision-making
and service delivery. After careful consideration of the
feedback we heard through the course of the review,
our government stands rm in its commitment to
partnering with municipalities without pursuing a top-
down approach.”
Instead the provincial government is making funding
available of up to $143 million to all 444 municipalities
to encourage them to nd efciencies.
“Municipalities are the level of government closest to
the people, but every community is different - one size
doesn't t all," said Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, in the press release. “This invest-
ment in communities will support municipal transfor-
mation efforts to make sure they are delivering ef-
cient, effective and modern services that best meet the
unique needs of their residents.”
Scugog’s Mayor Bobbie Drew welcomed the prov-
ince’s decision. “I am very pleased that the provincial
government has decided not to proceed with the
Regional Government Review and instead, acknowl-
edges that municipalities should have control over their
own governance. The idea of possible forced
amalgamations would have been a difcult road. We
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
know our residents and our local cultural and heritage
identity and we thank the province of Ontario for
recognizing our distinctions and preserving the two-tier
Durham Regional structure,” she said, in a statement.
“We will continue to advocate for a more equitable
share of funding for rural Ontario municipalities. We
will continue to work hard every day to nd efciencies,
modernize our technology and service delivery and
work in partnership with the Region and the Province
to best serve our community.”
Durham’s Regional Chair John Henry also released a
statement following the announcement. “In Durham
Region, we are fortunate to have clearly dened upper-
and local-tier roles and responsibilities. This ensures
that services are planned, funded and delivered on a
broad geographical scale. We work together, in collabo-
ration with the eight local area municipalities, to
address common challenges. We have seen, rst-hand,
the results of this strong approach. It’s about leadership
and advocating for good governance. Because we
understand the specic needs of our communities, we
can ensure the most effective government for our
residents and stakeholders,” he said. “In February, all
nine heads of council (in Durham Region) collectively
conveyed our productive and strong track record;
showcasing how we work together to serve our resi-
dents. We summarized our valuable services, innova-
tive ideas, and a demonstrated dedication to customer
service. We outlined how continuous improvement and
innovative thinking are part of our core business.
Recent leadership changes have allowed the Region
and local municipalities to conduct internal service
reviews, support innovation, and develop new shared
service arrangements. In Durham Region, we address
common challenges by aligning services, when
needed.”
The statement later added the Region looks “forward
to continuing to work with the province to improve
municipal service delivery.”
The Voice of Your Community
Site preparations begin at the
future home of Oak Ridges
Hospice
SCUGOG: There will soon be activity at
the future home of Oak Ridges Hospice
as site preparations begin in anticipation
of Ministry of Health approvals to pour
the building foundations this fall.
J.J. McGuire General Contractors will
be working on-site to put up additional
fencing and begin preparations for site
services and grading.
All of this work is in eager
anticipation approval of the
90% Technical Submission
from the Ministry of Health
to prepare for ground-
breaking in the near
future.
“The Board of Directors
is excited to see prepara-
tions start on the building
site of Oak Ridges Hospice.
This is the culmination of
years of hard work, and the direct result
of the generosity of our donors and
community supporters. Someday, we'll
stand together, celebrating the opening
of our centre for compassionate care”,
says Board Chair Dr. Steven Russell.
The majority of the construction costs
must come from donations and grants,
and the “Building for Compassionate
Care” Capital Campaign for Oak Ridges
Hospice has a goal of more than $6.6
Date set for funding opportuni-
ties for food processors and
other businesses
Ontario's government is committed to
helping the agri-food sector succeed and
opening the province for business.
Beginning in November, Ontario food
processors and other businesses can
apply for cost-share funding under the
Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the
Partnership) for projects to boost innova-
tion, economic development, environ-
mental stewardship and food safety.
The application intake will be open
November 4th to 26th, 2019. More
information including program materials
will be available on the Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
(OMAFRA) website by November 4th,
2019.
"Our government is committed to
Mayor Drew thanks Scugog staff
for their hard work and asks that
they ignore negative comments
Continued from page 7. thank our CAO, Senior Management
and Staff for modernizing our policies,
A growing municipality experiencing processes and nding substantial
development, increased needs and savings every year since 2016.
wants for operations, services and
programs needs sound leadership, and I
million dollars. To date, $5 million dollars
has been raised thanks to the initial
support of two major donors, Kevin
Morgan and Dave Sidhu, and the
generosity of other supportive communi-
ties and groups throughout all of Durham
Region.
You can join the community move-
ment to bring a Hospice Care Centre to
Durham Region by support-
i n g t h e “ B u i l d i n g Fo r
Compassionate Care”
Capital Campaign. Please
help us build our Hospice
home.
To learn more about Oak
Ridges Hospice, visit
www.oakridgeshospice.com.
Oak Ridges Hospice: Is a
community-based charita-
ble organization committed
to providing - free of charge - a tranquil,
home-like setting where a dedicated
team of specially trained medical,
nursing, support staff and volunteers
provide compassionate care and comfort
to our residents and their loved ones as
they near their end-of-life journey. Oak
Ridges Hospice is part of a network of
future hospices in Durham Region that
will include Whitby and Clarington.
helping food processors and other
contributors in our agri-food sector to be
even more competitive and grow their
businesses," said Ernie Hardeman,
Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs. "Investing in these projects
will boost innovation, enhance productiv-
ity and increase sales for our food
processing sector and open the doors to
new markets for the incredibly high-
quality foods we produce."
Since June 2018, more than 2,000
projects have received commitments
through the Partnership to help eligible
Ontario farmers, processors, businesses
and sector organizations innovate and
grow.
Mayor Bobbie Drew
Dealing
with White
Grubs
Last time, I left you with the gloomy
image of my lawn devastated by White
Grubs. Small excavations and torn up
tur f were interspersed with bare
patches, coupled with the tell-tale
purple seed stalks of the intrusive
Crabgrass. Since then I have planted,
watered and nurtured bags of grass seed
to try to help my lawn recover before
winter. All is going reasonably well, but
now it seems that I have the largest
sparrow feeder in the world as these
little migrants seem to love freshly
planted (but not yet sprouted) grass
seed. Sigh!
So let’s look at some solutions to the
White Grub issue. Short of pesticides,
there are no easy options. One that can
be successful, but takes some effort, is
to take advantage of the afnity of the
adults to be attracted to lights. So if you
have a porch light and are willing to
spend some time you can catch and kill
them at the lights in the evening. Every
one you take will mean that 10 to 30
eggs won’t be laid! The small beetle
carcasses can be tossed on the ground
and something will eat them so there is
no waste. Now this may not sound
environmentally friendly, but you have
to weigh the economic loss of your lawn
against the lives of a few bugs.
If you have to replant your lawn,
because the damage is so severe, you
should carefully consider the type of
grass seed you plant. Kentucky
Bluegrass or Perennial Ryegrass lawns
are less tolerant to White Grub damage
than some other varieties, but Tall
Fescue is generally more resistant to
them. It reportedly also provides better
drought and disease resistance and
shade tolerance. Locally you can mix
your own grass seed at some bulk outlets
like Canadian Tire. Do not use only one
type of seed as varieties give differing
benets to your lawn and respond
differently to environmental conditions.
Some Tall Fescue and Perennial
Ryegrass cultivars (which are desirable
in lawns) contain endophytes (i.e.
symbiotic fungi) that provide resistance
to certain insect pests such as sod
webworms, which are found in our
area.
Rainfall and soil moisture are critical
factors that determine the extent of
seasonal White Grub damage.
Watering, although benecial to the
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 9
lawn, can attract
egg-lying White
Grubs to your
property, particu-
larly if water is
scarce elsewhere. High soil moisture
likewise increases egg survival. If lawns
are irrigated during June and July, you
may very well have a grub problem later
in the summer. On the other hand,
enhancing soil moisture through
frequent light watering in August and
September can help lawns recover or
tolerate relatively high concentrations
of grubs (e.g. 200+ grubs/square
meter). Moderate fertilization in late
fall can be benecial to developing
strong roots, but the opposite occurs if
applied in spring and summer.
Natural controls such as predators and
parasites can help keep White Grubs in
check. Predators such as skunks,
raccoons and moles are effective at
controlling large numbers of White
Grubs. The latter are very common in
our area and can consume hundreds or
thousands of the grubs in a season. The
raccoon and skunk aren’t as tidy when
they eat and they leave tell-tale evi-
dence of their passing in the form of
small holes and torn up turf. However,
each hole represents a dead grub!
Certain species of wasps parasitize
White Grubs by laying their eggs on
them. These wasps are sometimes seen
hovering over the turf in late summer
searching for the grubs. The wasp larva
feeds externally upon the grub, eventu-
ally killing it before spinning a fuzzy,
brown, jelly bean-size cocoon in the soil.
Other, less conspicuous, species of
wasps and some other beetles and ants
will also take eggs and small grubs, but
their inuence is minor. None of these
are available to buy commercially so we
have to rely on nature to let them nd
your lawn – but rest assured they will if
the grubs are bad enough! The effort
I’ve expended is showing benets, is
environmentally friendly and in the end
I will have a healthy lawn again next
spring.
Geoff Carpentier is a published author,
expedition guide and environmental
consultant. Visit Geoff on-line at
www.avocetnatureservices.com and on
LinkedIn and Facebook.
10 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
RMH Accredited with Exemplary Standing
KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital’s focus
on quality patient care was recognized by Accreditation
Canada this week. The hospital received the highest
possible level of accreditation: Accreditation with
Exemplary Standing. Together, the team met 99.6%
of the required quality standards – an incredible result.
This is also the third time in a row that the hospital has
achieved this standing.
“Everyone at the Ross, including our staff, physicians
and volunteers, is involved in the accreditation process,
and strives to deliver exceptional care and services,
every day,” says Veronica Nelson, Interim President &
CEO, Ross Memorial Hospital.
Accreditation Canada surveyors follow the patient
Ontario banning the promotion of
vaping products outside of specialty stores
Ontario is taking urgent action to address the issue of
youth vaping by banning the promotion of vapour
products in convenience stores and gas stations.
Starting January 1st, 2020, the promotion of vapour
products in retail stores will only be permitted in
specialty vape stores and cannabis retail stores, which
are only open to people aged 19 and over.
"Restricting the promotion of vapour products in
retail stores will help prevent youth from being exposed
and inuenced by promotion in retail settings," said
Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of
Health. "This is just one way our government is taking
action to protect young people in Ontario."
These changes follow consultations with stakeholders
- including experts, communities and families con-
cerned with youth vaping and the promotion of vapour
products - as well as new and emerging research from
health experts that indicate vaping among Ontario's
youth is on the rise.
"Vaping is not without risk, and the potential long-
term effects of vaping remain uncertain," said Elliott.
"As we continue to engage with experts and families to
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
journey through an organization, including observing
care provision; speaking to staff, patients and families;
and reviewing policies and les. They also speak to
community partners to understand the organization’s
reputation locally. The accreditors noted several
strengths in the hospital’s operations, including its
strong focus on patients and families as partners in
care; and collaboration with partner organizations.
They also noted the staff culture at RMH, is “positive,
warm and welcoming.”
“This honour reects our commitment to continually
improving our care, so that we can meet the needs of
our community today, and as we look to the future,” says
Ms. Nelson.
identify further action we can take to protect our youth,
this rst step will help begin to curb the alarming
increase in young people vaping."
The regulatory amendment will align rules for in-
store promotion of vapour products with those for
tobacco under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017,
bringing Ontario in line with seven other Canadian
provinces with similar restrictions.
QUICK FACTS:
Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA,
2017), retail stores that are not specialty vape stores
(“non-specialty stores”) like convenience stores and gas
stations currently can promote vapour products, if the
promotion complies with the Tobacco and Vaping
Products Act (Canada).
Vaping has become increasingly popular, particularly
with youth. In just one year, from 2017 to 2018, there
has been a 74 percent increase in vaping among
Canadian youth aged 16-19 (Hammond et al, 2019).
Of concern, two thirds of students who vape are using
products with nicotine (Canadian Student Alcohol and
Drugs Survey, 2017).
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 11

How to deal with negativity

It’s in our lives every daybegins and ends with you. only thing you can control can make is not looking
of the week. We see it on The way you choose to see is “YOU”. after your health. Making
the news and we hear it in the world is how you will 3) Turn it Off: I found time to look after your
the work place. Not only experience it. If you tell myself becoming body through exercise is a
that we have to deal with yourself “I can’t do this” overwhelmed and sad by fantastic way to release
it in our own family. What then you won’t. If you tell what I was watching on stress. Put yourself on the
am I talking about? I’m yourself, “I can do this” television. I decided to top of the list and make
referring to negativity. then you will succeed. disconnect my cable and I time to do things that
Learning coping skills in 2) Let it Go: A lot of do not have a computer. make you happy.
order to manage takes what we see and hear, we Five years later I do not Handle negativity with
patience and practice. have no control over. miss it. My home is now a a positive attitude and
What goes on around us is quiet sanctuary where I your body and mind will
Here are some practices
not our fault but we are can rest my mind and benet.
I’ve learned:
affected by it. You can body. I hope what I have
1) Positive Self Talk:
choose to hold on to it or 4) Take care of Yourself: learned serves your
Having a positive attitude
choose to be happy. The The biggest mistake you wellness.

Something for everyone

by Tina Y. Gerber
The seasons change just as
the seasons in your life.
Summer has ofcially
drawn to a close: this is
when I pause and wonder
what's next. I have always
loved autumn and the
pleasures that come with
it. I love strolling through
the leaves surrounded by
changing foliage. Autumn
to me is like an enchanted
forest when the simple
pleasures of life can be
seen and felt. The mar-
riage of reds, yellows,
orangery-browns has a
richness that feels sumptu-
ous; a season like no other.
The pop of orange is
fabulous, it lls a space
with energy and vitality.
This is the rst time in
almost two years (since my
knee injury) I am able to
help with some yard work.
Autumn has something
for everyone but it trans-
ports me back to sweet
childhood memories.
Whether it was the annual
trip to the apple orchard,
duck hunting or sitting
around an autumn bonre
with family and friends
before the winter freeze!
Nature lovers can appreci-
ate fall in all her glorious
colours. Autumn moves
me more than ever: I step
outside on a fall evening
and feel wrapped in a
blanket of God's loving
embrace. The sun hangs
like a brilliant red billiard
ball, as the wind caresses
my face. Ducks winging
south in a wrinkled v shape
pattern in the sky, their
cater wauling and the
sounds of their wings
beating overhead. I see
deer eating cautiously,
(sometimes in our front
yard), turtles crossing the
road to their nesting
grounds, and wild turkeys
who wander around
looking for acorns, berries,
snails and worms.
Just as the earth experi-
ences spring, then sum-
mer, autumn and winter,
our own life has cycles as
well. The rst stage of life is
when you are born, you
grow and mature. I often
hear seniors say, they are in
the autumn of their lives.
We all understand that
growth is riddled
with moments of
delight, frustration,
and sometimes
chaos. We battle the
winter storms after
age 70 when
expenses start
creeping up because of Life is full of pain,
medical bills, and extra suffering, drought and
care is ultimately needed wilderness but God is here.
for our loved ones. While God shows his love for us in
you wait, trust that God is so many ways. God may not
pruning you as he is need us but we certainly
making you ready. He is need him.
chiselling away what is not
needed and preparing you
for the next season. God
knows exactly where you
are on this journey in life.
If you're going through a
difcult season, know that
God is in the midst and He
is listening. I truly believe
the beauty of creation can
have the ability to open up
the heart of man and will
nourish his soul. God
reveals his glory, wisdom,
presence and his creativity,
especially in the fall. God is
The Standard covers news, sports
wonderfully evident to me
throughout creation and I
entertainment and community
know he is the artist of it
all.
events in Scugog, Uxbridge and Lindsay
12 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
Summer Outreach Lunch Program wraps up
KAWARTHA LAKES: If it takes a
village to raise a child, a town can also
come together to help feed kids
through the summer months. This is
what is happening in Lindsay since
summer 2018, where an innovative
Summer Outreach Lunch Program is
providing healthy bagged lunches to
children.
It was brought to the attention of
Food Security Working Group of
Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition that
some elementary aged students in
Lindsay get anxious and sad during
summer months about not having
enough to eat, especially without
school lunch/snack programs in place.
A f ter conr ming with school
principals that this anxiety existed
among students, in February 2018,
the Working Group moved forward
with a plan to create a pilot program
for areas of Lindsay deemed to need it.
T h e K a w a r t h a L a k e s Fo o d
Coalition, Kawartha Lakes Food
Source, The Salvation Army - Lindsay,
and Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
District Health Unit joined efforts in
2018 to design the lunch program.
The school principals and teachers
were consulted and along with local
media and community partners they
helped with promotion of the
program.  After a successful pilot year
in 2018, the program completed its
second year at the end of August.
Join The Standard
Carrier Team today!
Routes available in;
Lindsay
Uxbridge
Port Perry
Contact The Standard Circulation Department.
circulation@thestandardnewspaper.ca
905-985-6985
The Salvation Army and Kawartha
Lakes Food Source pooled together to
recruit volunteers to prepare and
distribute meals. A healthy menu was
prepared by the Public Health
Dietitian form the Health Unit and a
Public Health Inspector provided food
safety training to the volunteers. This
year 35 volunteers contributed 420
hours in training, baking, preparing
and distributing the lunches. The
planning team was overwhelmed by
the energy and desire to help that
each volunteer had.
From July 3rd to August 30th,
volunteers prepared and distributed
lunches on Wednesdays and Fridays
each week.  On Mondays, volunteers
baked healthy treats for the week.
They packed the prepared meals in
coolers with ice packs and delivered to
pick up sites including Leslie Frost
Public School, St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, King Albert Public School,
and Queen Victoria Public School in
Lindsay.
This year the program was offered
in Fenelon Falls and the lunches were
distributed at Garnet Graham Beach
Park.
Over the course of the summer,
there were 1610 lunches made. Of
those, 735 were distributed to
children at the locations and the
remaining lunches were provided to A
Place Called Home (homeless
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
shelter). Over the two summers,
1,567 lunches have been provided.
This outreach program would not
have been a success without the
support of the community and last
year’s donation from “100 Women
Who Care Kawartha Lakes”. They
provided $17,500 to this program in
2018 and the left-over funds helped
the program run this year.
The community made other
valuable contributions and we would
like to thank:
Distribution Support: St.
Vincent de Paul, OPP Auxiliary, and
Community Living .
L ogistics Support: Home
Hardware (Kent Street) provided bags
and Curves/Jenny Craig clients
provided the coolers
Financial Support: Kawartha
Wholesale Baker y provided a
discounted rate on whole grain buns,
Fresh Fuell provided apples for the
lunches, and the many individuals
who donated directly to this program.
For more information, to donate
or volunteer, please contact Janet
Rodin the Community Ministries
Coordinator for The Salvation Army
at 705-878-5331 extension 2 or
Heather Kirby the General Manager
of the Kawartha Lakes Food Source
at 705-324-0707.
The Voice of Your Community Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 13

Provincial Funding for RMH to Support

Better Access to Care

KAWARTHA LAKES:
Friday, October 25th,
Laurie Scott, MPP for
Haliburton-Kawartha
Lakes-Brock, announced
$1.71 million in funding
for Ross Memorial
Hospital. The investment
is intended to address
sector challenges and
previous funding model
inequities and help ensure
that families in our region
have access to high-
quality care. “Our
c o m m u n i t y re l i e s o n
investments like this to
help us preserve and
protect our care delivery,
services and operations,”
said Veronica Nelson,
Interim President & CEO,
Ross Memorial Hospital.
“Our team continues to
provide exceptional care,
and this funding will
support us in managing
capacity and wait times, so
that patients and families
can count on getting the
best care, when and where “We are pleased with
they need it.” the Ontario government’s
Across Ontario, the support in recognizing our
government is investing signicant funding
an additional $68 million c h a l l e n g e s , ” s a i d Va l
to support small- and Harris, RMH Board Chair.
medium-sized hospitals. “This investment will go a
“Our government is long way to ensure our
supporting small and community has access to
medium-sized hospitals quality care and to help
by recognizing the unique ease hallway medicine in
challenges they face and the Kawartha Lakes.”
taking steps toward relief
and a sustainable system,”
said MPP Scott.

Join The Standard

Carrier Team today!
Routes available in;
Lindsay
Uxbridge
Port Perry
Contact The Standard Circulation Department.
circulation@thestandardnewspaper.ca

905-985-6985
14 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019 www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca

National event a huge success! Allison Davenport

Canadian Junior
BROCK: From September 30th to Alberta. champion - John
October 4th, the Durham Region The Canadian Plowing Organization Deere tractor
Plowmen hosted the Canadian Plowing (CPO) is a not-for-prot entity that Kverneland
Championship in the Township of derives its funding from its membership, conventional
B ro c k . C om pe t i t o rs from B ri t i s h both corporate and personal, and competition plow,
Columbia, Alberta and across Ontario donations of all sizes. The Board of in action at the
gathered in the Sunderland area, on a Directors is made up of a group of Canadian Plowing
farm owned by Bruce Pearse, for the volunteers with the passion to continue Championship
competition. to showcase the art and skill of the plow. A held in
We chose this site to highlight the symbol of peace around the World as part Sunderland.
north of Durham Region, to showcase of a post war movement. This year the Photo Credit:
the Agri-Business and families from that Durham Plowmen stepped out of the box Sarah Graham
area. Fans from across the Nation travel and put together an event on a grand
once a year to witness the contest. scale with many new amendments in
Canadian Conventional Plow place.
Champion is Carman Weppler, Clifford, A great success and much appreciated
Ontario and the Canadian Reversible by competitors, CPO Directors, CPO
Plow Champion is Daryl Hostrawser, Members and spectators. The event
from Grand Valley, Ontario. These two would not be possible without the huge
gentlemen will represent Canada at the support of our Community and our
World Ploughing Championship, in St. sponsors. We cannot thank you enough!
Petersburg, Russia, the rst week of People will remember CPC -19 for many
August 2020. Canadian Junior Plow years to come. Thank you to everyone
Champion is Allison Davenport, Annan, who supported this Championship.
Ontario. Allison is the recipient of a one- Region of Durham Brian
year scholarship to Olds College, in Olds, Plowmen’s Association Davenport,
from Owen
Sound,
Ontario. John
Deere with
Kverneland
conventional
competition
plow.
Photo Credit:
Sarah Graham

Competitors for Canadian Plowing Championship 2019, pose for a group

shot. Photo Credit: Sarah Graham
The Voice of Your Community
MoJacks beat Knights to end losing streak
MoJack goalie Nicholas Dicks prepares to face a shot from the Amherstview Jets during a game at Scugog
Arena on Wednesday, October 23rd.
DAN CEARNS The Standard
DAN CEARNS The Standard
SCUGOG: The Port Perry MoJacks were able to avoid a
winless week with a victory against the top team in the
Orr division, the North Kawartha Knights, on the
weekend.
The MoJacks started the week with a rare Wednesday
night home game at Scugog Arena against the
Amherstview Jets on October 23rd.
The Jets pounded the MoJacks early, putting Port Perry
behind 4 to 0 after the rst period.
The MoJacks found some light though in the second
period. Four minutes in, Josh Robinson scored a power
play goal, cutting the decit to 4 to 1. But the Jets later
struck twice, about two minutes apart, giving them a ve
goal lead. With less than ve minutes remaining in the
frame, Nolan Goddard red a puck past the Jets goalie,
making it a 6 to 2 game. 40 seconds later, the Jets struck
again, giving them a 7 to 2 lead. That did not discourage
the MoJacks. With a little over three minutes left, Carter
Thornton stole a puck from the Jets’ defenders and
scored, cutting the decit to 7 to 3. Then, with 10
seconds left, Owen Hurtibese tapped the puck past the
Jets’ goalie, and the period ended at 7 to 4.
Hurtibese scored his second goal of the game in the third
period, on the power play, but that was as far as Port Perry
got, falling 7 to 5 to Amherstview.
The MoJacks then headed to Uxbridge on Friday,
October 25th for the rst ‘Battle of North Durham’ of the
season. The MoJacks got on the board rst, just 44
seconds in, with a goal from Justin Jacobs. But the Bruins
struck twice before the 10 minute mark, putting the
MoJacks behind 2 to 1. Uxbridge added a goal late in the
period, and held a 3 to 1 lead after the rst 20 minutes.
The Bruins added to their lead with two more goals in the
second period, making it a 5 to 1 game.
In the third period, less than nine minutes in, the
Bruins added a power play goal, increasing Port Perry’s
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 15
Bruins double up
MoJacks in Battle
of North Durham
MARLO STANFIELD Special to The Standard
UXBRIDGE: The Uxbridge Bruins took round one
of this year’s Battle of North Durham on Friday night
at the Bear Den, skating to a 6 to 3 win over their
arch rivals, the Port Perry MoJacks.
The Bruins were sent reeling just 44 seconds into
the game after a MoJacks goal, but quickly regained
decit to 6 to 1. Hurtibese and Nick Chokrev-Cerpnjak
their focus, and the lead, scoring three times before
later scored, but it wasn’t enough as Port Perry lost 6 to 3.
the horn sounded at the end of the rst period. Goals
Port Perry headed home to Scugog Arena, looking to end
from Justin Bennett, Daniel Wu and Cameron
a four game losing streak against the Orr division’s rst
Moftt pushed the Bruins to a 3 to 1 lead.
place team, the North Kawartha Knights, on Sunday,
Josh Cammalleri continued his recent run of strong
October 27th.
outings, scoring a pair of goals in the second period
50 seconds in, Carter Thornton scored on Port Perry’s
to extend the Uxbridge advantage to 5 to 1. He
rst shot of the game. But, less than seven minutes in,
would complete the natural hat trick almost nine
the Knights found their way through Port Perry’s defense
minutes into the third period, scoring a power play
and scored, tying the game 1 to 1. Over a minute later,
goal, assisted by Toby Cooper and Justin Bennett.
Jacobs received a nice pass in front of the North
The MoJacks would attempt to claw their way
Kawartha net from Chokrev-Cerpnjak and scored,
back, scoring twice in the third period. But, the
putting Port Perry back on top 2 to 1. With over four
Uxbridge defence dominated down the stretch en
minutes left on the clock, the Knights scored a power
route to the team’s second straight win on home ice.
play goal, knotting the game back up 2 to 2. 44 seconds
Cam Smith made several sensational saves
later, the MoJacks got their own power play goal, Jacobs’
throughout the evening, turning aside 25 shots to
second goal of the game, and led 3 to 2 after the rst 20
earn the victory.
minutes.
Chokrev-Cerpnjak sealed Port Perry’s victory with a goal
Bear Necessities:
in the third period, as the MoJacks held on to beat the
- Cammalleri and Matt Hunter scored for Uxbridge
Knights 4 to 2.
in a loss to the Napanee Raiders on Sunday evening.
After the game, MoJacks assistant coach Jeff St. Pierre
- The Bruins are back in action at the Bear Den on
commented on Justin Jacobs’ three point performance.
Friday night, November 1st at 7:45 p.m. against the
“[Jacobs] is coming along really well. He’s fast, he gets in
Lakeeld Chiefs in their lone match-up of the
on the forecheck, he’s tough to play against,” he said. “I
weekend.
thought today he played really good, and he’s a key guy
for us.”
One Timers:
- The MoJacks will look to carry the momentum into a
game in Clarington against the Eagles on Thursday,
October 31st. Puck drop is 7:20 p.m.
- The MoJacks busy schedule continues with a game in
Apsley against the Knights on Saturday, November 2nd at
7:25 p.m.
- Port Perry nishes the weekend at home, Scugog
Arena, on Sunday, November 3rd against the Georgina
Ice at 2:25 p.m.
16 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019 www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca

Lindsay Muskies vs Brampton

Admirals Friday Night
CRAIG SCHROTER
Special to The Standard
KAWARTHA LAKES: A bad rst
period came back to haunt the
Muskies Friday night as they fell to
the Brampton Admirals by a score of
6 to 3.
There was anticipation in the
crowd as the teams took the ice as
this was a winnable looking game on
paper but the Muskies came out at
as Brampton scored a couple of
early goals. The rst went to Patrick
Del Vecchio from Jake Barkley and
Aaron Dickson at 4:58, and Thomas
Harbour scored at 6:57 from Josh
Sinanan and Michael Hill. The
Muskies enjoyed a couple of power
plays but came up empty while Peter
Stojcevski capitalized on a
Brampton man advantage at 18:45
from Dante Cavaliere and Del
Vecchio.
Head Coach Brendan O’Grady
switched things up to start the
second opting to spark the team by
pulling Dean Buchholz from the
goal and sending in Ben Edwards
(pictured) who just joined the team
yesterday. Edwards was greeted with
an early Brampton goal from Dakota
Zarundy at 1:30 to make it 4 to 0.
From that point though the Muskies
seemed to nd their legs and really
took the game over for the remain-
der of the period. Thomas Johnston
got the Fish on the board with his
3rd of the year on a power play from
Tristan Roberts, and Riley Twofoot
at 4:44. At the 18:40 mark of the
period Matt King made a great rush
down the ice to get the puck to the
goal before Roberts would jam in his
3rd of the year, to make it 4 to 2 and
give the Muskies some life heading
into the third.
The Muskies continued to press
in the third but Travis Smith held
his own in the Admirals goal.
Midway through the period the
Admirals scored a quick pair to put
the game away. Hill scored from
Zarundy at 10:04 the Christos Rodis
scored from Sam Marit and Smith at
12:35. Noah Pardy added his 1st of
the year for the Muskies at 12:53
Cameron Gillis and Twofoot to
round out the scoring.
After the game I spoke to the newly
acquired Ben Edwards. He told me
he had just arrived in town last
night, and although he was nervous,
he was happy to get into his rst
taste of Junior A action so quickly. “I
didn’t have much time to think
about it”, he said when asked how
he felt about his being called into the
game. “It’s my rst time away from
home, and the atmosphere of the
game was very different”, he added.
Prior to the move he had been
playing Junior B in the Brantford
area. Edwards looked good overall
stopping 11 of the 14 shots he faced.
O’Grady was not happy with his
team’s overall performance.
“We have to be better," he said after
the game. “We can’t accept settling
for a good effort in the second and
third, especially when the next
three games are so important.” One
thing he mentioned was the team
was poor defensively, making a
number of weak efforts in clearing
attempts.
The next game for the Muskies is
Tuesday night when they head to
Whitby.
Ben Edwards

Ty Dellandrea is Flint Firebirds’ all-time leading scorer

DARRYL KNIGHT
The Standard
NORTH DURHAM: With 45 seconds
remaining in the third period against
the Sudbury Wolves on Friday, October
25th, Port Perry’s Ty Dellandrea hit the
open net to rewrite the record books for
the Flint Firebirds, becoming the
franchise’s all-time leading scorer.
The empty net goal was Dellandrea’s
160th career point, surpassing Ryan
Moore to become the new points leader
in the ve-year history of the team.
Dellandrea scored twice in the 5-2 win
over Sudbury Wolves, helping Flint to
extend their undefeated run on home ice
to ve straight games to open the Ontario
Hockey League (OHL) 2019-20 season.
The win was the team’s third in-a-row, as
the Firebirds have been rolling to the best The highest pick from North Durham OHL’s roster for the upcoming 2019
start in team history with an overall in National Hockey League (NHL) CIBC Canada Russia Series. He has
record of 8-3-0-0. history, Dellandrea was selected in the previously represented Canada
A 19-year-old former student at rst round (13th overall) by the Dallas internationally on four occasions,
Uxbridge Secondary School, Dellandrea Stars in the 2018 NHL Draft and made competing at the World Under-17
began his minor hockey career in Port his pro debut following the end of the Hockey Challenge, twice suiting up at the
Perry before moving onto the ‘AAA’ 2018-19 season, suiting up in 11 International Ice Hockey Federation
Central Ontario Wolves. He was Flint’s American Hockey L eague (AHL) ( I I H F ) Wo r l d U n d e r - 1 8 H o c ke y
rst round (5th overall) pick in the 2016 contests with the Texas Stars, recording Championship while also winning gold at
OHL Priority Selection and he has three points. the 2017 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
provided a dependable presence down Dellandrea was recently named to Team
the middle over the course of four
seasons.
This season, the 6-foot-1 centre has 14
points (6-8–14) through his rst nine
games of the season after returning from
training camp with the Dallas Stars. Over
the course of 193 career regular season
games in the OHL, Dellandrea has
scored 68 goals and added 92 assists.

Colonel Mustard’s
DIVISIONAL SENIOR DIVISION
Name GP W L T PTS
STANDINGS Goreskis Roong 5 4 1 0 8
Callery Group 5 3 2 0 6
Menzies Used Cars 5 3 2 0 6
Old Flame Crusty’s Pizza 5 2 2 1 5
JUNIOR DIVISION Fitzgerald’s Auto Service 5 1 3 1 3
Name GP W L T PTS Cedar Creek Contracting 5 1 4 0 2
Hillside Fencing & Decks 5 3 0 2 8
Lake Scugog Lumber 5 3 2 0 6 Canadian Tire
Scugog Moving & Storage 5 3 2 0 6 MASTERS DIVISION
Menzies Chrysler 5 3 2 0 6 Name GP W L T PTS
VanCamp Contracting Ltd. 5 2 2 1 5 Gus Brown 5 3 0 2 8
Allen’s Siding
Taylor Ford
5 2
5 2
2
3
1 5
0 4
BrokerLink Insurance
Monsma Electric
5 3
5 2
0
0
2 8
3 7
Send us your sports stories
Square Boys 5 0 5
GP = Games played W = Wins
0 0 JF Construction
Port Perry Auto Supply
5 2
5 1
3
4
0 4
0 2 ofce-standard@powergate.ca
L = Loses T = Ties PTS = Points Weisock Contracting Inc. 5 0 4 1 1
The Voice of Your Community
Curve Lake Youth Art Exhibit
KAWARTHA LAKES: A digital art
exhibit featuring the works and stories of
the talented youth at Curve Lake is being
hosted at the Kawartha Art Gallery, from
October 15th until November 23rd.
The art in this exhibit was made in
August of 2019 when the Pinnguaq
Association, working in consultation with
Curve Lake First Nation, provided the
youth with a digital literacy program
called Te(a)ch.
The opening reception for this exhibit
was held at on Friday, October 18th, at
Mackey Celebrations Inc. To a packed
house.
The Kawartha Art Gallery is located at
The Neil Young’uns are back!
SCUGOG: Toronto's Neil Young tribute
band, “The Neil Youg'uns” will be at the
Townhall Theatre on Saturday, November
9th. This will be their rst performance in
the area since 2017.
The band members include Larry
Cariou: Lead vocal, electric/acoustic  fabulous performance to town. The
g u i t a r s , a n d  h a r m o n i c a .  S t e v e
Whitehouse: Lead guitar, bass, sax and
backing vocal. Denis Gonzalez: Bass,
banjo, keyboards, acoustic guitar,
mandolin, backing vocal. Trudy Binder:
keyboard, bass, backing vocal. Geordie
190 Kent Street West, on the second
oor, in Lindsay. The gallery's hours are
Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. The gallery is closed on Sundays
and Mondays.
Millar: Drums, backing vocal.
Musical styles such as alternative rock
and grunge have adopted elements from
Neil Young. His inuence has caused some
to dub him the "Godfather of Grunge". Join
Ultimate Artists Live as they bring this
Townhall Theatre is located at 302 Queen
Street in Port Perry. Tickets can be
purchased at the venue box ofce or
online at www.townhalltheatre.ca. Tickets:
$39 - All ages welcome.
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 17
Pick up your
at the following locations...
Vos’ Independent, Port Perry • The Standard Ofce,
Port Perry • Hank’s Bakery, Port Perry
Shoppers Drug Mart, Port Perry • McDonald’s, Port
Perry • Food Basics Plaza, Port Perry • Medical
Center, Port Perry • Canadian Tire, Port Perry
Foodland, Port Perry • Scugog Arena, Port Perry
Honey’s Trading Post, Port Perry • Nestleton
General Store, Nestleton • Great Blue Heron
Casino, Scugog Island • Manchester • Circle K,
Uxbridge • Country Tyme, Uxbridge • Uxbridge Post
Ofce, Uxbridge • Uxbridge Arena, Uxbridge
Vince’s Market, Uxbridge • Boston Pizza, Uxbridge
McDonald’s, Uxbridge • Canadian Tire, Uxbridge
Zehrs, Uxbridge • Ashlee Plaza, Uxbridge
Pharmasave, Uxbridge • Leaskdale General Store,
Leaskdale • Udora Port Ofce/Store, Udora
Goodwood Corner • Sun Valley CMB, Seagrave
Sonya CMB, Sonya • Little Britain Bakery, Little
Britain • Foodland, Little Britain • Pindars,
Sunderland • Sunderland Post Ofce, Sunderland
Sainteld • Greenbank Store • Greenbank CMB
Manilla General Store, Manilla • Oakwood General
Store, Oakwood • The Standard Ofce, Lindsay
Lindsay Chamber of Commerce • Friendly Discount
Store, Lindsay • Loblaws, Lindsay • Davidsons
General Store, Lindsay • Daisy Mart, Lindsay
Pharmasave, Lindsay • N & G Cash and Carry,
Lindsay • Tom’s Variety, Lindsay • Canadian Tire
Gas Bar, Lindsay • Fenelon Falls • Bobcaygeon
Beaverton • Coboconk • Janetville
ESSO Gas Station, Hwy. 7A
Sunnyside Market, Caesarea
and so many more...
18 ● Thursday, October 31, 2019
Thursday, October 31st
Meet the Dietitian, 10 am to Noon,
Bobcaygeon EarlyON Centre at Bobcaygeon
Legion (96 King St. E.). Join the Health
Unit’s Registered Dietitian to discuss
feeding your infant, toddler or preschooler.
Learn about healthy snacks for the whole
family. For more details, call: 1-866-888-
4577, ext. 1233.
Goodwood United Church Soup Lunch Is
Back. Great time and terric tasty lunch!!
Open 11 am – 1 pm for soup, homemade
bread, dessert and beverage - $5.
Saturday, November 2nd
Turkey Dinner, with all the trimmings -
Everyone welcome! Continuous serving 5 -7
p.m. Advance tickets available at the Church
Ofce or buy tickets at the door. Adults $20,
children $10. Proceeds to St. Paul’s
Outreach Programs. St. Paul’s Anglican
Church, 59 Toronto Street, Uxbridge. Call
905-852-7016.
Goodwood United Church Holly Berry
Happenings, 10 am – 2 pm. “New to you
items”, teacher and hostess gifts, baking,
crafts. Wonderful sit down lunch available –
soup, sandwiches and cookies for $8.
Join us for the Port Perry United Church Fall
Auction. Silent Action – 11 a.m., Live
Auction – 1 p.m. Luncheon available. Bake
table. Bid books available for $2. Port Perry
United Church, 294 Queen Street, Port
Happenings is a community service of The Standard reserved for Charitable and Non-Prot events. We endeavour to run all eligible items as space allows.
For a full list of Happenings go online to www.thestandardnewspaper.ca/happenings.html
Perry. Call 905-985-2801 for more informa-
tion.
Tuesday, November 5th
Pine Ridge Garden Club meeting at 7:30
p.m. Mike Gibbs, Branching Out Florist,
workshop for Members only, making a
“Seasonal Wreath”. The Garden Club meets
at the Nestleton Community Centre, 3171
Hwy. 7A, Nestleton. For more information
please call Shirley at 905-986-5330,
shirlove100@gmail.com.
No-Family Doctor Immunization Clinic,
Health Unit ofce (108 Angeline St. S.) in
Lindsay. Free immunization clinics for
families without a doctor. To book an
appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-
888-4577, ext. 1507.
Wednesday, November 6th
Baby's Own Group, Starts, 10-11:30 am,
Lady Eaton Elementary School(17 James
St.) in Omemee. A six-week support and
information group for parents of children up
to a year old (continues on the following
dates: Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 4 and 11). Call 1-
866-888-4577, ext. 2307, for information or
to register.
Saturday, November 9th
Euchre Tournament at Prince Albert
Community Hall. Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
Hot lunch, good prizes. Tickets are $10.
Phone 905-985-2146.
Port Perry Artists Association Annual Fall
Art Show and Sale Original works by talented
local artists for show and sale! Daily draws,
free admission and refreshments, debit and
credit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scout Hall, 15585 Simcoe Street N., Port
Perry.
Sunday, November 10th
7:30 PM - Remember Them - A Memorial
Concert for Remembrance Day. The
Orpheus Symphonietta, directed by Stuart
Beaudoin, plays Tchaikovsky's "Manfred
Symphony". Special Presentation by Ted
Barris: Reections on the Women of the
Wars. Tickets $20 at the door. Children free.
St Paul's Anglican Church, 59 Toronto St S,
Uxbridge. Info: 905-852-7016. www.stpauls-
uxbridge.ca
Loons, Grebes and Waterfowl on Lake
Simcoe. 9 a.m. meet at the Uxbridge
Secondary School parking lot or 9:30 am at
Holmes Point Park. Please bring binoculars
and a scope if you have them. (Some will be
available to borrow). No pets please. Pre-
register with Derek ndnature7@gmail.com
Port Perry Artists Association Annual Fall Art
Show and Sale Original works by talented
local artists for show and sale! Daily draws,
free admission and refreshments, debit and
credit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scout Hall, 15585 Simcoe Street N., Port
Perry.
www.TheStandardNewspaper.ca
Friday, November 15th
Prince Albert United Church Talent Auction
at 7 p.m. Bid on baking, crafts, preserves,
quilts and much more. Refreshments
available.
Saturday, November 16th
Port Perry Seniors Club Annual Bazaar is
being held at the Latcham Centre, Queen
and Water Sts. behind the old mill.
Saturday, November 16, 10a.m. - 2p.m. Free
entrance, free parking. Crafts, baked goods,
lunch and draws on exquisite baskets. Come
and enjoy one of the best bazaars in Scugog!
Bobcat and Lynx—a Tail of two Ontario
Wild Cats. 7:00 pm, Scugog Memorial
Library, 231 Water Street, Port Perry. Join us
as we learn about the fascinating lives of
these rarely seen, mysterious creatures from
Dr. Jeff Bowman, researcher with the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
A donation appreciated. All welcome!
Wednesday, November 20th
Food Handler Course, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Health Unit ofce (108 Angeline St. S.) in
Lindsay. Upon successful completion,
participants receive a certicate (valid for a
period of ve years). Cost is $40 per person.
For more information and to conrm space
availability, call the Health Unit at 1-866-
888-4577, ext. 5006.
The Voice of Your Community
AT REST
IN MEMORY OF
GLADYS BEATRICE
McCOLL (nee
HUTCHINSON)
Peacefully, at Port Perry
Place on Sunday, October
27, 2019 in her 99th year.
Beloved wife of the late
Herbert Arthur McColl. Loving
mother and sadly missed by Don
McColl (Val), the late Marg Lee (Neil), Susan
Elliott (John) and Cindy Morey. Proud grandma of
the late Rick McColl, the late Rob McColl, Jeff
McColl, Leanne Mantifel, Deb Lee, Dave Lee,
Erin Elliott, Megan Chlan, Adam Elliott, Trevor
Morey and Kevin Morey. Sweet GG to eleven
great grandchildren. Dear sister of Myrtle.
Predeceased by siblings Stan, Bert, Norm, Sarah,
Cora and Marie. A special thank you to Dr. Tse and
the patient nursing and activities staff at Port Perry
Place for their care and compassion. The family of
Gladys McColl will receive friends at the WAGG
FUNERAL HOME, "McDermott-Panabaker
Chapel", 216 Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-
2171) on Friday, November 1st from 1 - 3 p.m.
Private interment Glamorgan Cemetery,
Gooderham. If desired, memorial donations may
be made by cheque to a charity of choice.
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared
at www.waggfuneralhome.com
IN MEMORY OF
LEON BRYGMAN
Peacefully, on Saturday,
October 26, 2019 at Victoria
Manor in Lindsay, at age 82.
Leon, dearly loved husband
of Janina (nee Rowny).
Loved father of Donna Van
Wort, Barbara Gould (Roger),
Rosie Brygman-Ditz (Rod Ditz),
Cindy Brygman (John Green) and Sophia
Brygman. Loving grandfather of Travis, Cody,
Adam, Bradley, Dustin, Jordyn and Peyton. A
special thank you to the entire staff at Victoria
Manor for all of their loving care and support of
Leon, whom was affectionately referred to as
Poppa. The family of Leon Brygman will receive
friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216
Queen Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on
Tuesday, October 29th from 6 – 8 p.m. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, 1710 Scugog Street
(Highway 7A) in Port Perry on Wednesday,
October 30th at 11 a.m. Interment Nestleton United
Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations
may be made by cheque to the Victoria Manor
Residence Council. Memories, photos and
condolences may be shared at
www.waggfuneralhome.com
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 19
AT REST COMING EVENT CARD OF THANKS
IN MEMORY OF
DONALD BEECHER Beau Jolicoeur
SCOTT Jaimie, Jordain and Travis and family
wish to sincerely thank relatives, friends
Peacefully, on Tuesday, and Jaimie’s clients for their words of
October 22, 2019 at comfort, cards, flowers, donations and
Caressant Care in Lindsay, support during our sad loss of
at age 87. Don Scott of Little Saturday, November 9, 2019
Britain and formerly of Port Beau
Perry, beloved husband of the “Please accept this as our
late Nancy (nee Crowell) and the heartfelt thank you”
late Rosemary Anthony. Loved father of Larry NO CHARGE, Guests $20
Scott (deceased), Ken Scott and his wife Sandy, Please pick-up/purchase tickets by Nov. 3, 2019
Jackie Taylor and her husband Derrick, Debbie 905-985-8502
Bonifest, and Donna Scott. Loved grandfather of IN MEMORIAM
Jesse and Jessica. The family of Don Scott will SEAGRAVE
receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, TURKEY SUPPER
"McDermott-Panabaker Chapel", 216 Queen Wednesday November 6th
Street in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Saturday,
4:45 p.m., & 6:00 p.m.
October 26th from 10:30 to 11 a.m. A Service to
celebrate his life will be held in the Chapel at 11 Takeouts Available Eternally loved
a.m. Interment Little Britain United Church Adults $25, children 6-12, $5 and missed.
Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY Scott, Fraser, Cearra
made by cheque to a charity of your choice. Call: Ken 905-985-7778, Keith 905-985-2489, and the Anker and
Memories, photos and condolences may be shared or Betty Lou 905-985-3595.
at www.waggfuneralhome.com Howey Families
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
We are currently looking for experienced
personnel to assist with
IN MEMORY OF 2019/2020 SNOW CLEARING OPERATION:
RONALD ALLEN Markham/Stouffville & Durham Region
McINTYRE
• Independent Sidewalk Clearing Subcontractors
Peacefully, on Wednesday, • Sidewalk Clearing Subcontractors
October 23, 2019, at the • Sidewalk Personnel
• Farm Tractor Operators
Lakeridge Health Centre in
• Loader Operators
Port Perry, at age 82. Ron • Salt Truck Operators
McIntyre, beloved husband of
• Plow Tractor Operators
Barbara (nee Davidson). Loved • Plow Truck Operators
father of Sharon Lefebvre, Shelley
McIntyre and Captain Steven McIntyre (deceased) All successful candidates must be able to
work flexible hours and have their own
and stepfather of Mike Siebarth (Sheri), Brian transportation to reach various locations in
Siebarth (Kathy) and Tracy Siebarth (Morgan).
the Markham, Stouffville and Durham areas.
Loving grandfather of Alex, Tory, Morgan Punctuality and a great attitude is an asset.
(Patrick), Ashley (Evan), Bob (Madison) and Hourly wages range from $20.00-$30.00
Mitchel and great grandfather of Lincoln and Forward your resume to:
Marilyn. Dear brother of Jack McIntyre (Marlene). gtaejobs@clintar.com
Private arrangements have been entrusted to the or Fax 416-291-6792
WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street in
Port Perry (905-985-2171). If desired, memorial
donations may be made by cheque to the Port Perry
Hospital Foundation or the Royal Canadian Legion
Branch #419. Memories, photos and condolences
FOR RENT
may be shared at www.waggfuneralhome.com
Reach Industrial Park - 24 ft. by 40 ft. 10 ft
overhead door. Available September 1, 2019.
Call: (905) 985-3333, and ask for Sherry, or call
(905) 985-8704 and ask for Mike.
2700 square foot commercial unit available Routes available in
for lease on Easy Street in Port Perry. Unit
IN MEMORY OF consists of 16’ ceilings, 12’ by 14’ overhead Blackstock
McCABE, John door, one washroom, one office, natural gas
February 15, 1938 – October 23, 2019 and air conditioning. Heat and hydro extra.
Uxbridge
Please call John at 905.260.2654 or email Scugog Island
Peacefully surrounded by family and friends on
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home in his at kelly@kjscamperrentals.com Oakwood
82nd year. Beloved husband of Madeleine for over Manilla
61 years. Loving father of Michelle (Ray Luke),
Michael (Roberta) and James (Erin). Proud PERSONAL STORAGE UNITS Lindsay
Grandad of Rebecca, Matthew, Henry, Edison and Starting from $85/M
Shamus. Fondly remembered by his nieces,
Nestleton
nephews, other family and friends, both near and Janetville
st
far. John will be missed by all the many customers 1 Month Caesarea and
of the Chicken Coop Bakery of which he was the
owner from 1968 to 2016 in the quaint hamlet of
Greenbank. A private celebration of John's life will
FREE
on a
Ponty Pool.
Contact The Standard Circulation
be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to 3 month
the Low and Low Funeral Home, 1763 Reach Department to reserve your route!
Street, Port Perry (905-985-7331). If desired, contract
donations in memory of John may be made to a
charity important to you. For online condolences, STORE & GO 905-985-6985
please visit www.lowandlow.ca 905-985-9746 circulation@thestandardnewspaper.ca
The Voice of Your Community
Singer & Storywiter David Francey Returns to Greenbank
NORTH DURHAM: It
delights us to announce the
incomparable David Francey
will light up the Greenbank Folk
Music Society stage again on
Saturday, November 16th at 8
p.m.
David Francey is a Scottish-
born Canadian carpenter-
turned-songwriter. He has
become known as “one of
Canada’s most revered folk
poets and singers” (Toronto
Star).
Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to
parents who were factor y
workers, he moved to Canada
when he was twelve. For
decades, he worked across
Canada in rail yards,
construction sites, and in the
Yukon bush, all the while
writing poetry, setting it to
melodies in his head and
singing it to himself as he
worked. A truly authentic folk
s i n g e r, Fr a n c e y i s a
documentarian of the working
person who never imagined
earning a living from his music.
But when he was in his 40s, his
w i f e , a r t i s t B e t h G i r d l e r,
encouraged him to share his
songs and sing in public. The
Have a Gourd Time by Voting in the
Fall Harvest Display Contest
The Ontario government is
encouraging shoppers to
choose the best seasonal fall
harvest display for the 2019
Foodland Ontario Consumers'
Choice Award. For the rst time
in more than 30 years, Ontario
shoppers can vote for their
favourite display of fresh
Ontario squash, pumpkins,
potatoes and carrots.
“Ontario's fall harvest
celebrates the bounty of good
things that grow in Ontario,"
said Ernie Hardeman, Minister
reaction was instant. His rst
album Torn Screen Door came
out in 1999 and was a hit in
Canada. Since then, he has
released eleven albums, won
three Juno Awards and has had
his songs covered by such
artists as The Del McCoury
Band, The Rankin Family,
James Keelaghan and Tracy
Grammar.
Francey also had the honour
of receiving the prestigious
SOCAN Folk Music Award as
well as taking home the Grand
Prize in both the International
Acoustic Music Award and in
the Folk category for the John
Lennon Songwriting Award.
David’s new album, The
Broken Heart of Everything,
showcases his extraordinary
skill as a lyricist. His so-good-
they-could-be-traditional
melodies, and themes of the
camaraderie of small-town life,
the drudgery of the daily grind,
the pride in an honest day’s
work, the sadness of losing
loved ones, the joy of close
family connections, and the
quiet strength of mature love
have struck a chord with
audiences around the world.
of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs. "This is a fun and
unique way to show community
spirit, encourage our farmers
and support our local grocery
s t o r e s w h o t a ke p r i d e i n
displaying and retailing Ontario
grown produce."
Consumers can vote by
following Foodland Ontario on
Instagram or Facebook and
"liking" one of the top three
grocery store display nalists.
The Ontario fall harvest display
that receives the most "likes" or
Thursday, October 31, 2019 • 20
Opening for David is Toronto
David Francey
b a s e d s i n g e r / s o n g w r i t e r,
Shawna Caspi. Shawna’s vocals
are brewed by years of classical
training followed by years on
the road nding her own voice
singing folk songs. She
combines power, intensity,
character, and closeness. She
has a whole band under her
ngertips, with a remarkable
lyrical ngerpicking guitar style.
Her performances capture
audiences with grace and
intimacy whether the setting is
a living room, a festival stage, or
the bar car of a passenger train.
We are all looking forward to
hearing David & Shawna’s
amazing voices and songs.
Won’t you join us?
G r e e n b a n k Fo l k M u s i c
Society, Greenbank Centennial
Hall, Greenbank, Highway 12.
Tickets are $30 each and are
available at:
- Blue Heron Books, 62 Brock St
West, in Uxbridge, 905-852-
4282
- P O E Design, 146 Queen St,
in Port Perry, 905-985-0060
- or Phone 905-985-8351 to
reserve tickets and get
information.
votes will receive the
Consumers' Choice Award.
“Ontario's fruit and vegetable
farmers appreciate the efforts
of retailers to promote locally
grown produce," said Bill
George, Chair, Ontario Fruit
a n d Ve g e t a b l e G r o w e r s '
Association. "I encourage
consumers to look for the
Foodland Ontario logo at their
favourite grocery retailer to
identif y Ontario-grown
produce, some of which is
available in stores year-round."